GirmaWake, the emblematic face of the Africanairline industry, is no longer chairman of the board of flyethiopian, the continent’s leading national carrier, which he led for many years. Wake’s replacement was unveiled on 11 June. 👉
Reserved for subscribersGirma Wake addresses a news conference at the company’s headquarters in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa January 26, 2010. REUTERS
Girma Wake, the emblematic face of the African airline industry, is no longer chairman of the board of Ethiopian Airlines, the continent’s leading national carrier, which he led for many years. Wake’s replacement was unveiled on 11 June, when the Ethiopian press reported the appointment of Air Force General Yilma Merdassa – already a member of the Ethiopian board – as chairman of the board of directors. However, the decision has been effective since 8 June.
The Ethiopian government, which owns 100% of the airline, has not commented on this sudden decision, nor has Wake, who is still in good health at almost 80.This week, Wake will be in Nairobi for AviaDev Africa, an annual event devoted to aviation development on the continent, in his capacity as patron.
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